Finding the Third Proportional to 211,416 and 327,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,416 and 327,420 is: 507,075.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,416 : 327,420 = 327,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,416/327,420 = 327,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,416x = 327,420 × 327,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,416x = 107,203,856,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,203,856,400/211,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,075.42
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